By GMB Fitness (Gold Medal Bodies)

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Fitness is a skill, and you can get better at it by practicing things you actually enjoy. Ryan Hurst and Andy Fossett from GMB Fitness answer questions and offer insights on using bodyweight exercise skills for your own needs and goals - featuring interviews from friends like Steve Kamb (Nerd Fitness), Al Kavadlo, Steven Low (Overcoming Gravity), and more. Also: terrible jokes and gratuitous trucker-speak.

People like to share their opinions all the time about how you should train, the "right" way to practice a particular skill, and all sorts of other nonsense. If you've found something that works for you, do it! Don't worry what other people say.

Danny Kavadlo is a force to be reckoned with in the fitness industry. He's incredibly strong, has a great attitude, and he's got a new chart topping book out, "Diamond Cut Abs." In this episode, Ryan interviews Danny about his book, his training philos...

Amir Solsky is a movement enthusiast, celebrity fitness trainer, and founder of Fundamentals of Movement and Capoeira of Los Angeles. In this special episode, Ryan interviews Amir on his movement journey, and gets a sneak peek at a day in the life of a...

Squats are king, right? Well, usually, yes. But depending on your goals, you need to choose the right squat variation for your application. This episode covers bodyweight exercises for leg strength and functional applications.

Climbing is an amazing exercise, and it's no surprise to us that so many climbers love our rings programs for specific strength. This episode covers some things you should think about if you are considering adding climbing into your routine.

First things first, even if you are young, NOW is the time to learn how to prevent age-related physical decline. And if you're already dealing with it, here's how to keep moving and keep fit as long as possible.

Most people wish they could build more muscle or lose more fat. It's not easy, but you can do it with some pretty simple changes to your habits. Here's what you need to know about changing your body composition.

We get questions all the time asking if tall people can learn handstands or if those with thicker builds can learn to tumble. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that you'll need to make some adjustments. This episode of the Fitness Skills Sh...

It happens to everyone - illness, injury, or just a really busy week at work - unplanned breaks in your training are an unavoidable part of life, but it's important that you get back to your routine. Here's how to get back into training with the minimu...

We talk a lot about exploring and playing with movements, but if you come from a traditional training background, that might not mean a lot to you. Rest assured, you can learn how to enjoy playing - and it doesn't have to wait until you reach an advanc...

It's natural to see an interesting physical movement and want to know where it came from and who thought it up, but usually, the true origins are thousands of years ago. GMB was founded by three dudes with diverse backgrounds, so it's natural that we d...

So many systems out there claim to have discovered the one, true path to physical mastery, but it simply isn't true. We all have different bodies, different goals, and different backgrounds. No one rule will apply to all of those situations, but you ca...

You only get 24 hours. We all do. When you start training, you learn quickly how much stuff you need to do, but what if you simply can't fit it all in? We'll tell you how to maximize the benefits of your training time.

With so many different skills and abilities to practice in the world of bodyweight exercise, how does it all fit together? Well, figuring that out has more to do with how you practice individual movements than anything else.

Congratulations feel nice, but what's really important is what you get out of your training. A lot of people go after big skills just for the praise they'll get at the end, when they should be training for things that really make a difference.

If you keep pushing your body hard enough for long enough, eventually you will get injured. If you're lucky, it will be minor. But in any event, you're going to want to know how to take care of yourself when it happens. Listen up, and we'll fill you in.

How do you combine weights and bodyweight exercise? Carefully. Just kidding - it's not really that difficult, but you do need to pay attention to a few things. We'll cover that and why we act like snobs sometimes. Listen up.

L-sits are a staple exercise in both the gymnastics and bodyweight exercise worlds. There's some great reasons for that, and in this episode, Ryan and Andy discuss the benefits of the L-sit and breakdown a mental checklist of exactly how to perform one...

Naming a brand of movement is a great way for trainers to stake a claim and mark their territory, but do we really need another pissing contest in our lives? Here's some real talk about different disciplines of movement and why you don't have to choose...

Imbalances can be problematic. That's true. But they're also a fact of nature. You have to live with and negotiate imbalances daily. Likewise, your training program does not necessarily have to be perfectly balanced at any given point, so long as it ba...

People get hung up on details... sure, details matter, but not all of them! Unfortunately, many people seem to get stuck on precisely the WRONG details, while ignoring the ones that matter. Learn the difference once and for all. Also: Ryan and Andy dis...

We don't care which system you think is best or which particular guru you follow. In fact, if you feel the need to make such a decision, we'll probably just think less of you. This podcast is about thinking for yourself instead of blindly following wha...

How can you be sure to always make progress? Dive deeply into it. Hang out with others who are achieving it. Make it a (BIG) part of your life. Ryan and Andy talk about immersing yourself in the experience of getting better.

We get FAR TOO MANY questions about injuries that should really be directed to a medical professional. But we do have a little advice for minor injuries you may experience. Also: active recovery and supplements.

Fact: We've all got things we'd like to change, but our stupid, stupid habits make it difficult. To learn more about how to change those habits to better ones, we're chatting up James Clear - and you need to listen up, because this stuff can change you...

Most fitness sites and trainers talk about which exercises to do and what program is the best. Steve Kamb started Nerd Fitness to make getting healthy accessible to people who might not necessarily be "fitness" types. NF and GMB have a lot in common in...

Learn how to motivate yourself rather than relying on others to tell you what you should want for yourself. Ryan also nails the key point almost everybody misses about autoregulation in your workouts - hint: it has nothing to do with how you feel.

Everybody loves the Princess Bride. Many of us have watched it dozens of times, and somehow, it's still funny. How does that work, and what the hell exactly does it have to do with training? It's all about cycling, and we'll tell you all about it in th...

Around the first of the year, we're always tempted to set "inspiring" goals that we think will motivate us. But then reality sets in, and we realize just how out of reach they are. Nothing wrong with big goals, but this podcast covers why you need to f...

It's great to set powerful intentions and strive for greatness, but what happens when you max out at #2? We'll talk about how to make progress, even if you fall short of your goal and also answer questions about flexibility and other topics.

We'll cover the difference between a teacher and a coach as well as other exciting topics like sleep. What? You're not excited about sleep? You should be. You should also be prepared to laugh a little more than usual.

Often, we think too much about where we're going and forget to focus on the steps that are taking us there. In this episode, we'll talk about taking one step at a time as well as all the cool stuff some of our friends are up to lately.

"Evidence-based" training is all the rage, but there's a lot more to getting results in the real world than finding a new research study. Also: questions about flexibility and making continual progress.

We often get asked "How can I get the body of a gymnast?" In this episode, we discuss why this questions misses the real point and some better ones to ask. Also: why the Paralympics are freaking cool, where to hang gymnastic rings, and how to tell whet...

The fitness world is full of pithy sayings that are utter BS. In this episode, we shoot holes in a couple of them and also discuss the importance of squats and the truth about mastering the handstand (you might not want to hear this).

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This podcast contains a lot of practical info on fitness with a good dose of humour and fun in the mix. While some questions and answers are related specifically to GMB products, there is also practical advice for everyday hacks like me who would like to try something different from time to time. The team stands behind their products and training philosophy. I highly recommend it!

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Arden1991

This podcast is the perfect blend of entertaining and informative, and has arguably had the greatest impact of all those I listen to. It has not only provided me with numerous tips and practical information on exercise and skills training, but has also fundamentally changed my approach to fitness and healthy living. I cannot recommend enough.